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South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1887-11-04
Homo GOSSIP.

Senator Flournoy ard Col. McCar.
~ returned from Richmond Friday
Mr. Adam S. Proctor, Of Spring.
f,!d. called to see Us Saturday.
Mr.. Granville H. Harper. of BAL.
timore. arrived in this place Satur-
day morning.
Mrs. PAsthena Brown. eyed e6
years, died At her home near Moore.
field Junction Saturday,.
The ladies' all, from near and far.
For Bargains come tn our Is gar.
r. z. ROBO -SON G. SON,
Romney, w. Va.
Isaac Frede lex. the little sev,n-
year-old son OF AR George Haines.
OF this vicinity, diet Saturday eve
ming.
Mr.. John Bell, Of Pennsylvania,
who has been stopping with Mr.. Jas
Siee'z for several months. left for h:s
homo Monday.
Miss Moll!e Wirgma1 who has been
visiting friends at Shepberdstown.
and also in Virginia. returned home
Monday much bsn-fi,ed by her trip.
Mr.. WIN. A Smith, an enterprising
merchant OF Hoyes. Mi, was the guest
OF Col. Skip Keller during several
days this week.
Squire NJ. +. Polling returned on
Friday from Richmond, where lie went
:, attend the Lying Of the Lee uonu'
ment co,~e~. stone.
john Booker, Eco ACCOMPANIED by
his daughter. Mrs. Rev. G. W. Finley
left Wednesday on visit to his son
in Augusta county, Virginia. Mrs.
Finley will visit her daughter. Mira.
Rev. VIM. White. al Warm Springs
Many of our patrons say they want
more local ncSs. They can't get
what don't happen. but they can have
full accounts Of everything worthy OF
notice that docs occur il that will suit
them.
Our space for rea ing mater ha q
been CO: siderably curtailed by the
many new advertisements ihat are
continually coming in uron us. Bear
with ia. friends; we will make mr.
aDgeTents TO have our u sual read
ing space in a week or two.
Col. Charles Marshall, who was
one CT the SPEAKERS at our Reunion
las Angus, was the orator OF the
day at the laying OF the Lee monu.
ment cornerstone In Richmond las,
week. His 3 eech was worthy Of the
occasion, and We are sorry that lack
Of space forbils our publishing It.
Mr.. Samuel S. Little, Practical Oh.
ticiap, will be in Romney November
IA and Is prepared to test the eyes
and fit glasses TO them. He will stay
but n day or two and those 81 ing
glasses or having any trouble with
tie eye should call and see him. -
Call at the Store opposite the Court
Housr.
Mr.. c. +. Robosson spent Sutur,
day night at LIS old home in Flint
stone. Md where he took in the bal
at the Howard House. in which som,
twenty.sevcn couple Of Flintstone',
young society people participated
and which was 0 mos, enjoyable az
fair in every respect. We scknowl
edge the receipt of an invitation Il
ne present, but To our grea, regre
We we're unable 10 20 so.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1887-11-04
CATARRH CURE.
The End Approaching.

Major Harper. the founder AMI pro
prie,or of this papsr since its publis
cati on was frat begun in 1880. who
is now in his eisht'eth year. is very
low. and but little hope 10 enter
tanned of his recovery. Fo: many
years he has been confirmed inva-
lid, not always conf ed to his bed,
usually being able 10 sit up. but sci :
dom in q condition to attend to bus.
mess. Although he has often been
20 i'll as 10 almost cause his life to be
despeired OF, still he has never been
- weak and feeble as he is now. and
his long and useful life seems draw.
ing rap dly 10 its close.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1887-11-04
THEE CsuRcnrs. Oct. %.


THRRK CHURcnKs. Oct. 20.
Prof. Throop. of New York. Is
conducting an interesting singing
class OF this place. Miss Mollie
Seaman will leave for Little Capon
Monday, where she will teach school
the winter. Mice Mamie Ewers
had friends visiting her :rom Ma
ryland this weel. Mr.. L. Comp.
ton and family left for rennsylva.
MIA this week, where he expects To
purchase home. MIR. James ].
Pownell is having a we'll bored by
MIR. Baker. Miss Berthe Sueathen
will leave Sunday for Hardy coun-
~ to teach school Mr.. ii. Will
Hanson, Ct South Branch, Gays
there have been hundreds of wild
ducks seen on the Tiver this week.
MIR. w. ID. Seaman has been visit.
ing friends on Spring Gap Noun
tain this week. Dir. r. p. Swisher
will leave for Cumberland Mon.
day, where he will 60 into business.
FRITZ.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1887-11-04
III A LIS
70 o WIS THIS

We o6er une Hundred Dollars Reward for
any case Of Ca'arrh that can not be cured by
taking Halle Catsrrh Cure.
-. CHENEY 3 CO.,
ProP'rs. Toledo, o
HALLS Catarrh Cure 10 taken inter.
naiiy, acting directly upon the blood, and
mucus surfaces Of the system. Price. IS cts
per bottle. sold BY all Druggists.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1887-11-04

distributed - q 81 - po.-f,.e. Mr.
Awos McEl6sh ia' buayht sncshsr
hne tract OF timber lsnd. He, ne
suppose owns more acres OF land
than any other IN in the county {.
GVEss.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1887-11-04

Henry j. Sper Ger was found gull
ty OF murder In the first degree at
Cumberland, Md, on Friday Of last
week. On Saturday motion for a
new trial was made,
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1887-11-04
GilkesOn s. Sons
L E A . z r s !.

LIST The celebrated Diamond Shirt 81 90
I'd The City made Calf Boot 4 IS
Sd - Ottomans Soap Sc
4,h i Star Tobacco 4oc
5t.i L" Eureka Syrup 4Oc
9th Royal Baking Pow der 10. SOC
7th Fish Brand Slicke: 3:5
9th Jackets IS to IS
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1887-11-04
Homo Correspondence.
n. II. MILLS, O;t. %.


Mr.. j. NJ. Hickman Lac had q
severe attack OF brain fever. Mr.
a &. 10y Is convalescent. NJ ssrs
James Smith and Daily Kendall
had a pleasant trip to Cumberland
this week. The protracted meet
ing a this place was postponed on
account Of sickness in the neigh
uorhood MFR lsanc SavilIe will
teach school at Kedro this winter.
Mr. IL VI. Hickman is going TO
bnild a blacksmith shop at Slahes-
vile. 7 lie school at this place
will open the 30th J. w. Riley as
teacher. q. X.
AUGUSTA. Oc'. 81.
Miss Maggie ID. SchnibJe, who
las been visiting relatives in Bal.
timore. Md, returned to her home
on Saturday, after an absence o,
month.
The Star Cornet Band organized
week ago-T. y. WoIlord was
elected president, leader and IN
structor pro tenn. They expect to
I've ready for the next campaign.
Mr.. James NJ. Mill will teach
he school at Victory THE winter.
school vii. open neat Monday
Rain is very much needed as
The springs are getting very low
and water for stock ia getting
scarce ON some Of the farms.
Mr. Robert J Long is putting up
new house un Tearcoat Alessrs.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1887-11-04

John Cline and SiIas Bucklew are
also putting up new dwelling.
REX.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1887-05-07
Stanton.

This quiet little village, is moving on
in even tenor of its way, not making any
great pretensions. Several shops, stores,
a postolIce and hotel comprise the bust
ness part. There are several very neat
brick and frame dwellings The hotel
under the proprietorship of J. B. lIyath
has been painted and named the "Mc-
Daniel House." after the original owner
whose youngest daughter, NOW being in
the Blue Grass State is present over.
]. II. Kirk one of Uncle Sans clerks was
found an obliging and faithful official,
full of business and information,
I'VE hear another wild cat" cry from
Stanton. This time instead of making
raids on cattle, sheep and poultry houses,
hear it visits pic-nics, festivals, and ice
cream saloons, and Stacks its thirst on
cream and sugar, pies and cakes etc.
For full particulars enquire at c. p.
Dickey's grocery store.
n The plain neat Friends meeting house
on the outskirts where many meet in
in genial communion to worship God the
Father in spirit and in truth, speaks Il
silent but powerful language to the
soul.
The blacksmith and wheelwright shops
bore evidence of plenty of work and pre-
partitions for busy season.
VIM. Rust, J. b. Hyath, Allen Ruth,
Walter Smith, Alexander Baxter, and
c. p. Dickey very literally contributed
to the interest of Newark in subscribing
for, and advertising in, TIE DELAWARE
LEDGER, for which we offer thanks.
Ground is being broken for large
public hall to cost five thousand dollars.
A new beneficial order called the Iron
Hall is organized at this place and has
several members every young single and
married man should join it at once and
protect themselves. j. l.. {.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1887-05-07

Everything around here is quiet and
lovely.
Mr.. Willard is putting up Il new front
fence which will greatly add to the beauty
of his place.
Thos. Phillips is trying to meet every
demand of the public in the supply of
good goods at reasonable prices The
lady clerk that was with him has left.
and Mr.. Evans from Fair Hill is with
him now.
The Union Church, at this place will
most likely be supplied with a minister,
ere long, as a subscription list of over Il
hundred dollars has been raised to de-
fray expenses.
The Sunday school was organized and
begun last Sunday with a fair prospect of
having good school
The w. c. T. L. are still pushing up
ward and onward meaning to never give
up till that dreaded foe, the demon of all
demons is vanquished from amidst the
ranks of men. When women take an
an active part in anything that interests
them personally at home and abroad,
you may depend on it that there will be
a radical change in what ever they I'M
dertake. They possess persistency that
knows of no retreat, nor no quarter
shown to their known enemies.
DIR. West still keeps ON adjoining his
beautiful residence. lie take considera-
BILE pleasure in horticulture, agriculture
and rural pursuits
Willard Il Cam, butchers of this place
have presented themselves with new
meat wagon, that will make the meat
look better, sell higher. They are wide
awake and up to business.
Corn cultivators, and corn troopers
and coverers are moving around over the
country lively just now. But most of
potato and corn planting will be over
this week, farmers are very busy just
now scarcely take time to sleep.
Samuel Biles an octogenaran died at
his residence near London Grove, Pa,
Tuesday evening, of apoplexy, aged 81
years and was buried Friday morning at
New London Cemetery. He was born
Feb, 10th, 1906, died May 9th, 1887, ut
ripe old age of four score years and one
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1887-05-07
McOlellandsville Items.

The farmers around here are busy
planting corn and potatoes.
John Singles has helped the appear
ancc of his residence and surroundings
by new addition to his house and a coat
of white wash to the fence.
The blacksmiths are busy and more
work all the time coming in.
The gardens are looking well, especial
~ those of q. W. Coyle and VIM. Mack
ey.
q. w. Coyle has just finished Il large
OK cart tongue for Mr., Lindsay. II was II
jumbo.
VIM. Mackey the p. NJ, has been con-
fined to his house for several days with
a very heavy cold and cough, but we are
glad to hear that his health is improving.
VIM. Kennedy has closed the phos-
phate trade for theseason. His health
is very poor, necessitating retirement
from all business ut present.
VIM. Smith has fine lot of young and
promising stock, besides us many butter
making cows.
His field of wheat looks fine. Mr.. S
is an enterprising and thrifty farmer.
Fish wagons are daily visitors, bring
ing quantities of herring, shad etc, at
very low prices.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1887-05-07
Glasgow Items.

Corn planting season is again here, and
many farmers below are done. While
those not yet through are trying to beat
each other done.
Samuel Alrich has improved his resi-
dence on the corner of Broad and Skin
ner avenue, with new fence and new
hitching posts.
The entertainment given by the ladies
of the Presbyterian Church met with
such success that they decided to have it
over on May 5th. The Labor Chorus"
was grand.
The one in the VI. +. Church was also
Il success in every particular. The Elk
ton quartette was present and gave some
choice selections "The Doctors Visit"
by Jesse Cam and Bessie Boulder was
very well done. The home talent again
showed its excellence.
One day last week there was prize
fight ON what is known MS the ridge. The
characters were Il tall man, common sized
lad of Is summers, and Mr.. Sheep.
Tall man busily engaged blowing when
Mr.. $. approached in the rear prepared
for charge. Next round, the lad came
to the tall mans assistance with fence
rail, and after knocking Mr.. S. down
several times broke his rail. After get
ting Mr.. $. in their con troll they did not
know what to do with him, so decided
to pillow him in, which they did; thus to
the disgust of the spectators, it ended.
Judging from the tone of Sphynx's
letter last week he thinks it is nice to
live in Delaware and have an Uncle sup
erintendent of Il base ball ground. lie
says the superintendent is Il Mr.. Brooks,
well if the grounds has brook in them,
they certainly ought not to be dry.
William II. Dockety who is overseer
for Mr.. S. Shallcross, was in town one
day last week
Mrs. George Taylor who has been SER
iously i'll for some time is slowly recover
ing.
For week past there has been stray
dog in town. The owner can have him
by proving property and paying board.
Inquire at the shops. DRAco.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1887-05-07
Delaware City Items,

Extensive arrangements are being
made by Mayor Sadler for utilizing the
sturgeon row. A building has been cree,
ted ON his wharf.
Chas. q. Alexander's Office was robbed
one night this week. No clue has been
ascertained. We were unable to learn
how much was stolen.
The two fishermen who were supposed
drowned in the bay off Duck creek, by
the capsizng of their boat, are all right.
They were picked up by Il passing boat.
Monday evening was very pleasantly
spent by the Chautauqua Circle at the
residence Of Miss Broadway
The carriage factory of Bright 4
Moody had narrow escape from being
burned on Tuesday. A bon fire had
been built by some children back of the
building and they left it smouldering.
A few minutes later the factory would
have been ablaze.
Fish are plentiful. Over $4,000 shad
have been caught this week. They are
selling, on an average of 500 a hundred.
We are informed that this number does
not reach the number of last year, al
though the prices are better. A large
number of sturgeon have been caught,
and the price is much lower. Just think
of it, 10000 herring caught at one haul in
the lock on Monday. They are selling at
80 cents hundred.
Several dwelling are in course of cree
tion.-Business is quiet. URIAH.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1887-05-07

This rural little village is now adorned
in natures green robes of beauty and de-
corated in blossoming trees, blooming
flowers and the hum of busy bees, songs
Of different birds, the incessant ring of
the anvil, and the toot of the fshernnn's
horn all go to make things lively here
just now. Farmers everywhere are busy
as beavers getting ready for corn plant
ing etc. Mr.. Mccormick is making bus
mess howl in the shops at this place and
is needing an assistant, us business is
constantly increasing. lie underwent Il
barberous treatment lately, which has
rather improved his phiz.
The store at this place is doinga better
business every day. Quick sales and
small profits is our motto.
Mr.. Mote is dealing in shad and her
ring, also Mr. Campbell The prices are
very low for herring, only 20c 100.
The roads arc now in excellent condi-
ton but little dusty.
Mr.. Mackey is expecting u sale every
day Of his cheap and beautifully located
farm and residence.
MrS.J. l.. Staple has returned to her
own place of residence in New York
State.
Miss Philips, our teacher, has quite IL
full school, and gives general satisfaction
as far as we can learn.
Mr. j. T. Johnston, we hear, is able to
qe out alittle.
The Literary was held at Mr.. Isaac
Notes Tuesday eve
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1887-05-07

The Masonic fraternity of the States of
Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, Vir-
ginia and the District of Columbia, will
celebrate at Baltimore, May 10th to 18th,
the centennial anniversary of the organ
ization of the Grand Lodge of Maryland
1t is the purpose of the home lodges to
make this memorable event in the his
tory of the craft, and an elaborate pro-
gram, including parades, balls, banquets
and orations, has been arranged for the
entertainment of visitors. The street
parade, which takes place at eleven
o'clock on the morning of the 18th will
include thousands of the brethren of the
mystic tie, in regulation regalia, and will
be pageant worth travelling miles to
see.
For this occasion the Baltimore and
Ohio Railroad Company will sell cheap
excursion tickets to Baltimore from all
stations on its lines east of the Ohio
River. Tickets will be sold May 9th, 10th
18th and 18th, and will be available for
return passage until May 18th inclusive.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1887-05-07
'a-sss's.ssrs.s,ea.ssassssra-s
Answer This Question.

Why do SO many people we see around
us, seem to prefer to suffer and be made
miserable by Indigestion, Constipation,
Dizziness, Loss of Appetite, Coming up
of food, Yellow Skin, when for rs cts,
we will sell them Shiloh's Vitalizer,
guaranteed to cure them. Sold by f. T.
Dilworth, Newark, Del.
sHILOIPs CATARRH REMEDY. A
marvellous cure for Catarrh, Diphthera,
Canker mouth, and Head Ache. With
each bottle there is an ingenious nasal
Injector for the more successful treat
ment of these complaints without extra
charge. Price 80 cts. Sold by +, Y. Dill
worth, Newark, Del.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1887-05-07
Sadness in a Home.

Mrs. Margaret McKinsey, wife of IL.
A. Mckinsey, who resides at the East
End of this town, after Il long and pain
full illness, passed from the Affections of
this life to the peace and rest of those
who take upon them immortality, ON
Monday, May I'd, at about 1890 p. M,
being As years of age. When Mrs.
McKinsey first became victim to the
unrelenting disease of consumption, she
and her family entertained hopes of her
restoration to perfect health, and every
medical aid was procured, all of which
proved fruitess in checking the dreadful
disease. For quite long period previous
to death, however, the deceased began
to realize the fact that when spring-time
should come she would take her de-
parture. The last days of life were spent
by the sufferer in the work of prepare
ton to appear before her Saviour, who
is ever ready to save all who cometh
unto Him. Mrs McKinsey always lived
in this and our neghboring State of
Maryland. and leaves large circle of ac-
quaintances and friends. A widowed
mother, Mrs. Duff of Newport, Del, who
has passed the seth mile stone of life
two brothers, devoted sister, q kind
husband, four grown daughter, the three
eldest of whom are married, and young
son are left to mourn the loss of the one
whom the ties of love and near relation
ship made so very dear and precious
at the house on Wednesday at . o'clock
p. M, Revs. C. W. Prettyman, ]. +. Will
hanson and Knowles officiating Inter
ment was made in the Chapel street
cemetery. NJ
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1887-05-07

Is the place where may be found
ggrist mill, saw mill and mill where
flint and iilspar is ground and shipped,
for the manufacture of porcelain ware
Mansel Tweed the proprietor is an ener-
getic, business man, and is not afraid of
work, by the way he rolls up his sleeves
and takes hold lie employs about Il
dozen men, and runs his stone crusher
and mill from Sunday midnight till Sat
urday midnight without a stop, unless an
accident or repairs compels.
He has certainly sovereign remedy
for scab and lice on sheep. 1t does the
deed every time.
He has nearly hundred sheep and
lambs that are something extra.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1887-05-07
shiloh's Cons umption Cure.

This is beyond question the most sue
cessful Cough Medicine we have ever
sold, few doses invariably cure the
worst case of Cough, Group, and Bron-
chitis, while it's wonderful success in the
cure of Consumption is without a paral-
lei in the history of medicine. Since it's
first discovery it has been sold on a guar
antee. test which no other medicine
can stand. If you have Il cough we ear
nestly ask you to try it. Price 10 cts, 80
cts. and Sl.00. Ifyour Lungs are sore,
Chest or Back, Lame, use Shiloh's Por-
Gus Plaster. Sold by f. T. Dilworth,
Newark, Del.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1887-05-07
RIcE'S ROYAL

Circus and Menagerie will be here
Wednesday next. There will be grand
street parade in the morning. No "faks"
will be tolerated on the grounds by the
managers. Advance agent, Burt Sadler,
gave us to understand that the perform
ance will be first class in every particular
There is no discount on what Mr.. Sadler
says. There will undoubtedly be an
immense attendance. Take the children
parents. and let them see the many won
ders to be seen on that occasion.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1887-05-07
Public Sale :!
OF HOUSEHOLD GOODS IN
CASKEY HALL
Thursday, Nav, 18th, 1887,

Thursday, May, 18th, 1887,
at l o'clock p. M. sharp, consisting of .
Walnut chamber sets, marble top bur
eaus and wash stand lounge, iron bed
steads, bureas, wardrobe, etc, walnut
parlor furniture in good order
ONE UPRIGHT CHICKERING PIANO,
walnut secretary with bookcase, large
looking glass, 2 marble-top tables, hat
rack, cane-seat chairs, hair cloth chairs,
rockers, etc, side board, extension table,
dining room chairs, lot of lamps, hanging
lamp, student lamp, entry lamp, etc.
stoves, kitchen range complete; dish
es, lot of preserves, cupboard, tables and
other kitchen furniture, carpet, window
curtains, mating, etc. clothes horse, earth
closet. Tubs, wringer, sad irons, lot Of
beds and bedding, sets of bed springs,
milk pan, churn and dairy fixtures.
GRADE GUERNSEY cow, DAISY,
a better one is not to be found. Carriage
express wagon, sleigh, harness, sleigh
bells, refrigerator and
LOT OF CHICKENS.
Rely" These Goods will positively be sold
as the owner purposes settling in the
West. The goods will be on exhibition
at Caskey Hall on Wednesday.
TENSION all sums of $40 and und-
er, cash. Over that amount credit of
Six Months will be given, purchaser to
give q Bankable Note with approved
endorser. EMMA $. ALLEN.
II. j. Scott. Auct.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1887-05-07

4 Cook & Co., the successful florists, loca-
ted at Newark Depot, have this week re-
ceived the contract for decorating the
property owned by the city of Whining
ton. This young and growing firm are
to be congratulated in obtaining this con
tract which will undoubtedly afford them
Il splendid opportunity to exhibit TO the
public's gaze many of their choice
bloomers.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1887-05-07

/,S snug nc a hug in q ruor would
Es1em IN be onnlicable IN the be1.buy If
Won have mot been unfairly dealt with
bv these midnight assossins. then Won
have escaned n scourre which has no uar-
allel in the history Of pestilence DO
thew infest every house? No, thousand
times no. Only a small number. But
description of the havoc played by